Stem cell research

9780737750256
0737750251

126 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Section one, Opposing viewpoints on stem cell researach: Viewpoint one, Using embryos for stem cell research is moral / Michael J. Sandel, interview by Stem Vell Lines : Viewpoint two, Using embryos for stem cell research is immoral / Committee on pro-life activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) : Viewpoint three, Adult stem cells can cure disease better than embryonic stem cells / Chris Banescu : Viewpoint four, Adult stem cells are not as curative as embryonic stem cells ; Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research : View point five, Stem cell research will lead to the cloning of humans / William L. Saunders Jr., David Prentice, and Michael A. Fragoso : Viewpoint six, Stem cell research will not lead to the cloning of humans or other atrocities / Marty Kaplan
Section two, Model essays and writing exercises: Preface A, The five-paragraph essay : Preface B, The expository essay : Essay one, Defining embryos, defining values : Exercise 1A, Create an outline from an existing essay ; Essay two, Support ethical stem cell research that already works : Exercise 2A, Create an outline from an existing essay ; Exercise 2B, Create an outline for your own essay ; Essay three, A use for leftover embryos : Exercise 3A, Examining introductions and conclusions ; Exercise 3B, Using quotations to enliven your essay ; Final writing challenge, Write your own expository five-paragraph essay

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Scherer, Lauri S